Red-breasted Merganser?

Am I right in my identification?

Another

If this was more clear, it would have been really exciting!!

I don't know but along with the ducks that water sure looks beautiful!!

Thanks, Pelle - the pics were taken in Seattle, in the area where I grew up. I took my mom there yesterday.

Yeah 2 Red-breasted Merganser females, the one on the right is older.

Very cool Murmur!

Thanks, Deb!! And is the first photo of a male?

BTW, what is the key to knowing which of the females is older?

I thought the one diving was a male also, but I am truly just guessing - this duck was new to me until I got these pics yesterday.

Yep, R-b Mergs; male in the first and third pics, females or immatures in the second pic.

Look out for the males displaying at this time of year, they have some really weird jerky postures, stretching their necks out, usually several together synchronously.

Resin

Weather permitting, I'll take my mom back there on Tuesday when I go into Seattle. This time I'll bring a great big blanket to wrap her up in so I won't be worried about her getting cold!!! I'd love to see the males displaying!

That would be cool to see!

Cool Murmur! Let us know ..

Deb

Yeah Resin I was thinking that too. Only in the Gulf here in Texas.


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Oh Thanks Resin! I'm not too far from the shore so maybe I'll take a day trip soon.

great shots Murmur

Thanks, Donna - I am so enjoying not only my camera and telephoto lens, but also this awesome forum and all the folks who frequent it!!